Thursday, July 21, 2016

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy. Earthy and EtherealTake a tour of a beautiful apartment in Maintz, Germany, recently redesigned by Studio Oink. Minimalist and airy, it has an ethereal quality that can perhaps be partially attributed to its interesting owners, a fashion designer and a priest. That's the apartment dining room above, incidentally.

Empire of DustFascinating series by photographer Amélie Labourdette of the abandoned building sites of Italy. Slightly surreal. A Fresh Perspective on the Psychology of ScentJessica Hannan of Berlin-based perfume brand Apotheke explains her emotional approach to scent — and develops a bespoke fragrance especially for AnoOther magazine. Fascinating.

Taste-Testing the History of the HamburgerFun article that recreates the culinary history of the hamburger — impress your family and friends with interesting facts (such as what went into the ancient Roman version of a hamburger) at your next barbeque.

Face Masks For Every Skin TypeManage acne breakouts and other summer skin woes with this helpful list of face masks for every skin type — normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive, aging and an all natural option, too.Raspberry Buttermilk CakeSimple to make, this lovely cake features fresh berries and is the perfect summer dessert. Definitely making this — and it would be equally as good with fresh strawberries or blueberries, too.